laudanin

/lɔːˈdɑːnɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A compound used in the synthesis of certain pharmaceuticals, and a related hypothetical compound that may be involved in the mechanism of action of some psychiatric medications.

“The researcher studied the properties of laudanin in the context of psychiatric medication development.”

2. proper noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae.

“The botanist identified the laudanin species found in the tropical region.”

Synonyms

  • compound
  • molecule